Article, Civil Litigation
A motion to compel is a legal maneuver seeking a trial court order directing a party’s adherence to the provisions of the Civil Discovery Act. Litigants often resort to these motions when an opposing or third party withholds information during the discovery...
Article, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation
Understanding Different Types of Litigation Law When people contemplate the work of lawyers, scenes from high-profile trials, criminal prosecutions, and the subsequent jury verdicts often come to mind. This brings us to a specific realm of legal practice—litigation....
Article, Civil Litigation
Need to file an appeal? You don’t have much time. Need to appeal that pesky judgment or appealable order in California? Well you don’t have much time. When considering whether to file an appeal, and after you’ve determined that the unfavorable...
Article, Civil Litigation
Missed Your Remote Hearing Due to Technology Issues? The Dos and Dont’s for Seeking Redress The Covid-19 pandemic has changed just about everything in our lives. Court appearances are no exception. And this is strange because so rarely do court procedures ever...
Article, Civil Litigation
Use for Requests for Admissions A powerful tool at the disposal of a litigator is a Request for Admission (RFA). An RFA is a written request by one party that another party admit or deny, under oath, the truth of certain matters or the genuineness of certain...
Article, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning
Probate – What It Is and How It Works What is Probate? Probate is a necessary court mandated legal process that takes place after someone dies (with a Will) or intestate (without a Will). In California if the value of the estate is in excess of $166,250, then a...
